Who Are the Most Powerful Women in the World?

“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.” — Mae Jemison.

On this list you will learn more about some of the most powerful famous women in the world. They are bold, educated, brave and ambitious. Some of them are political leaders, activists, media moguls, CEO’s, mothers and wives. They found their place under the sun and written new pages in history. That is why we admire them.

Angela Merkel is one of the most remarkable women in the world. Her education is completed with PhD in physical chemistry. Her research scientist career did not make her powerful, though. She found the power and strength into politics, as a leader of the Christian Democratic Union and as Chancellor of Germany.

Malala is a Pakistani activist for female education. Because of her ambition and activism, was heavily injured by the Talibans, which caught the attention of the world. Later, she became the youngest ever Nobel prize winner and her movement and message had become international.

She is an American technology executive, current CEO of Youtube. The first office of Google was set in her garage in Menlo Park by the founders of Google. Later she build a career in Google as head of Advertising and Commerce. Today as CEO of Youtube, has earned to be called " the most important person in advertising".

Michele Obama is one of the greatest first ladies of all times. Her inspirational speeches were not only important for Black people, but for all women around the world. While in the White House, she started many movements, as Let's Move! against childhood obesity.

Mary Barra is the first female CEO of a major global automaker. She works in General Motors since she was 18, gradually building a career. According to Forbes magazine, she is among the 10 most powerful women in the world.

Melinda is a philanthropist and co- founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She started her career in the small start-up, Microsoft. She knew that this company will change the world, but little did she know that she will marry the CEO of that company. Although she is married to the richest man in the world, Bill Gates, she finds her marriage "a partnership of equals".